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Offline Aidy06

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Re: HOW TO: Retrofit an RNS510 Sat Nav System.
« Reply #30 on: 23 March 2013, 14:01 »
Ok thanks mate

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Re: HOW TO: Retrofit an RNS510 Sat Nav System.
« Reply #31 on: 19 February 2015, 14:11 »
Hi guys

Yes, this is an old thread, and yes this is my first post ... but I'd appreciate a bit of help if poss as I'm now stuck.

I have a 2010 B6 Passat that shipped with the RNS 510.  Sat nav went down a few weeks ago and I figured it was a faulty GPS antenna.  Found this thread and eventually ordered a replacement.  Installed it just now using the steps illustrated here but my RNS 510 only finds 1-4 satellites (out of 12) max.  Drove around for a bit and no change.  It still thinks I'm in Germany!

The car has a shark fin which I assume houses the antenna and MUST now be the one that needs replacing?  Really don't fancy taking the roof lining etc apart.  Or is there another fix?

Thanks

GMADS

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Re: HOW TO: Retrofit an RNS510 Sat Nav System.
« Reply #32 on: 19 February 2015, 14:25 »
How far have you driven round? It took around 5-6 miles before mine knew where it was.
Red Mk6 gone replaced with a white Mk7 which has gone too. Green Mk2 here to stay.

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Re: HOW TO: Retrofit an RNS510 Sat Nav System.
« Reply #33 on: 19 February 2015, 15:01 »
About 10 miles.

Had split screen nav on so I could keep track of the satellites, hence knowing they varied between 1-4 throughout.

The original antenna lead I removed was heavily insulated and it looked like part of it was fixed to a plate behind the head unit.  Didn't want to take the climate control stuff out to take a proper look.  The lead was also mighty hard to take out - had to use pliers.  The one I've fitted only goes on hand tight.

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Re: HOW TO: Retrofit an RNS510 Sat Nav System.
« Reply #34 on: 20 February 2015, 10:29 »
Drove around this morning with the antenna sat ON the dash.  Picked up 7 satellites and GPS was back on form.  I guess there is some metal around the central air vents breaking the signal when it's tucked inside.

At least some kind of progress is being made.

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Re: HOW TO: Retrofit an RNS510 Sat Nav System.
« Reply #35 on: 25 January 2018, 23:25 »
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